AAA Tidewater Virginia Announces Tips for Customer in Need of Hampton Roads Auto Repair

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, USA, August 15, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the wake of severe summer storms, Hampton Roads, VA residents can be left with water-damaged vehicles. AAA Tidewater Virginia in Hampton Roads offers tips for water-damaged vehicles.

In the wake of severe summer storms, Hampton Roads, VA residents can be left with water-damaged vehicles. Every drop of water can promote serious damage to a vehicle, regardless of its age, make, or model. However, flooding doesn’t just get the outside of the car wet. Electronics, mechanics, and the interior of a vehicle can be affected by mold, mildew, and rust.

For these reasons, a number of flood damaged cars are brought to AAA Car Care Centers for repair. Due to its location near the Atlantic Ocean, AAA Tidewater Virginia sees water-damaged vehicles at its Hampton Roads repair center every year.

Experts recommend that repairs on a vehicle that has experienced flood or water damage should be handled by an experienced auto body expert. Beware of auto body repair operators without experience and references from satisfied customers. With many years of experience in Hampton Roads auto repair, AAA Tidewater Virginia is equipped to handle repairs for any make or model of vehicle.

In Hampton Roads, there is a risk of buying a used car with flood damage that hasn’t been professionally serviced. AAA Tidewater Virginia recommends that customers in the market for a used car should have any vehicles they are considering checked by a seasoned Hampton Roads auto repair professional. Consumers should have the following items checked before buying a used car:

•Examine upholstery and carpeting. Discolored, faded, or stained materials can be signs of water damage.
•Check for any smells inside the car. Mildew can produce a musty smell in a water-damaged vehicle.
•Turn on the vehicle and make sure that all interior and exterior lights turn on and work correctly.
•Check some of the wires underneath the dashboard. Wires will become brittle if exposed to water and may upon crack upon drying.
•Look for any signs of rust. Check the wheel wells, under the hood and under the rear bumper of the car.

For more ideas on how to deal with flood damaged vehicles or for all other auto repair services, visit http://www.autorepair-va.com/.

About AAA Tidewater Virginia
AAA Tidewater Virginia is committed to providing high-quality automotive repair and maintenance services. With on-time, courteous, and honest maintenance for any vehicle, our customers get back on the road quickly! AAA Virginia Region serves Hampton, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Williamsburg, and Suffolk, VA.


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Amy Rickard
AAA Tidewater Virginia
(757) 233-1618
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